Archive · 4 Sep 2026
Delhi-NCR Faces Rain, Thunderstorms as IMD Issues Yellow Alert
Delhi-NCR is expected to have cloudy weather and rain on Friday and Saturday.
The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for the area.
Some places may get light rain, while others could receive heavier showers.
Thunderstorms and lightning may happen, especially later in the day or at night.
The rain may make the weather feel more comfortable after recent humid conditions.
However, roads could become slippery and visibility may decrease.
Strong winds may also occur during intense storms.
The rain should gradually become weaker after the weekend.
The India Meteorological Department forecast light rain across Delhi-NCR on Friday, with moderate showers possible in isolated areas.
Delhi may see temperatures near 24°C to 31°C, while Noida, Gurgaon and Faridabad could remain cloudy with intermittent rain.
Thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds may occur, with isolated heavy showers possible in parts of Haryana and southern Haryana.
Rain and thundershowers are expected to continue through Saturday before gradually weakening after the weekend.
A developing weather system over the Bay of Bengal is expected to support rainfall across Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh.
- Who
- The India Meteorological Department and residents of Delhi-NCR and nearby northern Indian states.
- What
- Rain, thundershowers, thunderstorms and possible heavy precipitation are forecast, with a yellow alert issued for Delhi.
- When
- Friday and Saturday, with rainfall expected to weaken after the weekend.
- Where
- Delhi-NCR, including Noida, Gurgaon, Ghaziabad and Faridabad, as well as parts of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- A developing weather system over the Bay of Bengal is expected to support widespread rainfall.
- Alert
- The India Meteorological Department issued a yellow alert for Delhi for Friday and Saturday.
- Delhi forecast
- Mostly cloudy skies, light to moderate rain, and temperatures of about 24°C to 31°C.
- Nearby areas
- Noida, Gurgaon, Ghaziabad and Faridabad may experience cloudy conditions and intermittent showers.
- Storm risk
- Thunderstorms and lightning are possible, with wind speeds potentially reaching around 70 kmph during intense activity.
- Heavy rain risk
- Isolated heavy showers may occur in parts of Haryana and southern Haryana.
- Duration
- Rain and thundershowers may continue through Saturday and gradually weaken after the weekend.
- Broader region
- Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh are expected to remain affected by the developing weather system.